How can single mothers get help in Singapore?

The Help Family Service Centre is a voluntary welfare organisation, providing help for single parents and their families. It runs a number of services and programs specially designed to meet the needs of single-parent families, including recovery from loss, separation or divorce.

How does the government help low income families in Singapore?

The Government provides regular top-ups to the MediSave accounts of lower-income Singaporeans and seniors through the GST Voucher scheme. Further, Silver Support helps seniors who had lower incomes throughout life and who now have little or no family support.

What qualifies as low income in Singapore?

In Singapore, a general metric to gauge if a person/family falls into the “low income” category would be if said person/family had a monthly household income of $1,900 and below or a per capita income of $650 and below.

Can single mothers get baby bonus?

Single mothers are not entitled to enhanced baby bonus Single mothers are NOT entitled to the one-off Enhanced Baby Bonus cash gift, which may amount to a total of $8,000 for a first or second child, or $10,000 for subsequent children.

Can single mother buy HDB flat?

Unwed parents who approach HDB for housing assistance, including rental flats, will not be turned away. HDB has stated that it will assess each request “holistically and individually”. Single, unmarried parents can now buy up to a three-room flat in a non-mature estate, or a resale flat.

What is Workfare income Supplement scheme?

Supplement (WIS) Scheme. WIS encourages eligible workers to work and build up their CPF savings for their retirement, housing and healthcare needs, by supplementing their income and retirement savings through cash payments and CPF contributions.

Where can I get financial help in Singapore?

Apply online at https://go.gov.sg/tcf. Those who need help filling in the online application can email [email protected] or call the ComCare Call hotline at 1800-222-0000 for assistance.